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Boundary Lake Water Station remains closed until late June 2025
The Boundary Lake Water Station located at 1105 Cecil Lake Road in Electoral Area B remains closed until late June 2025.
An equipment failure affected water quality and caused the closure on August 12, 2024. A large portion of the treatment infrastructure needs to be replaced. The replacement equipment is expected to arrive in June and the station will reopen after the new equipment has been delivered and installed.
In the meantime, residents can access the Feye Spring Water Station located at 1863 Imperial Avenue in Clayhurst, BC.
The Peace River Regional District thanks residents for their patience during this time.
For more information or inquiries about the station, contact the Environmental Services Department at environmental.services@prrd.bc.ca or 250-784-3200.
PRRD starts public engagement on new Regional Zoning Bylaw project
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has launched a public survey on accessory buildings, home-based business, secondary suite and detached suite regulations. This is the first step in developing a new Regional Zoning Bylaw. The survey invites public feedback to help shape the development of the new bylaw and guide future engagements.
“We’re creating a unified Regional Zoning Bylaw that reflects the needs and priorities of our communities and simplifies regulations,” said Board Chair Leonard Hiebert. “Public input is crucial to shape a new bylaw that will work for everyone in our region.”
Engagement Opportunities
The online survey is open from March 20 to May 30, 2025 at 4:30pm (PST). Registration is not required to participate and responses are anonymous. Hard copies of the survey are available at both PRRD offices in Dawson Creek (1981 Alaska Avenue) and Fort St. John (9505 100 Street). In addition to the survey, in-person engagement is scheduled for the fall of 2025.
Regional District Highlights, March 2025
The latest issue of the Regional District Highlights includes:
- PRRD invites input on Rose Prairie Water Station
- Regional Climate Resiliency Plan draft unveiled to the public for feedback
- PRRD’s Regional Growth Strategy enters final review phase
PRRD hosting community meeting and survey for Rose Prairie water station
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) invites residents of Electoral Area B to an in-person community meeting on March 26, 2025, from 3pm to 5pm. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss updates on the Rose Prairie Water Station project and gather community feedback for the next steps.
Engagement Opportunities
The meeting will be held in person at the Montney Recreation Hall located at 12401 256 Road in Montney BC.
Residents are encouraged to submit questions to the PRRD by email before the community meeting.
A short online survey is open from March 12 to April 2, 2025, for any residents of Electoral Area B wanting to provide additional input. Paper copies of the survey will also be available at the community meeting and are available now at the PRRD offices in Dawson Creek (1981 Alaska Avenue) and Fort St. John (9505 100 Street).
PRRD launches survey to gather feedback on draft Regional Climate Resiliency Plan
Residents, businesses and communities in the Peace River region are experiencing significant impacts from natural hazard events. These include wildfires, flooding, extreme heat, drought and storms. Climate change is making these events more frequent and intense. This leads to damage to property, infrastructure, crops and forced evacuations.
In response, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is developing a Regional Climate Resiliency Plan (RCRP). The plan will assess risks from climate-related hazards and help the region prepare for future events. It outlines strategies to improve resilience and identifies resources needed for implementation.
The draft RCRP was presented to the Regional Board on March 6, 2025, and is now in the final stage of public engagement before the final plan is shared with the Regional Board. This is the last opportunity for the public to review the draft plan and ensure that it meets the needs of the community.
Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station Upgrade Complete
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) announces the successful completion of the Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station Tier 1 Upgrade Project at 20318 Canyon Road. This significant improvement brings enhanced waste management services to nearby communities.
As part of this upgrade, the recycling station formerly located at Legacy Market has found a new home. All residents can now access the following waste disposal and recycling options at the newly upgraded Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station:
PRRD Receives Provincial Funding – Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Disaster Risk Reduction
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is pleased to share that they are the recipient of an $80,000 grant from the provincial Community Emergency Preparedness Fund under the Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation Stream. Back in February, 2023, the Regional Board endorsed the recommendation from the Emergency Executive Committee to apply for the funding, to allow the PRRD to contract an environmental engineering company to research, prepare and facilitate a geohazards workshop for staff and the Regional Board. The funding will be used to inform the Regional Board and their staff the importance of geohazard risk identification and risk reduction, to better position them to make informed decision on land use and emergency management planning in the region.
Local Government Climate Action Plan (LGCAP)
The LGCAP is a program to support local governments and Modern Treaty Nations by contributing predictable and stable funding. This funding supports local climate action to reduce emissions and prepare communities for impacts of a changing climate. Please find our survey information and attestation form submitted for the 2022 year.
Online reservation system open for Blackfoot Regional Park
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has partnered with Let’s Camp to offer online reservations for Blackfoot Regional Park. Let’s Camp is a user-friendly platform that allows visitors to view available sites, book and securely pay for the perfect camping spot up to 30 days in advance.
Blackfoot Regional Park is located approximately 75 kilometers east of Fort St. John and 51 kilometers north of Dawson Creek at 2098 Rolla Road. The parks boasts scenic views of the mighty Peace River, contains unique forest landscapes and diverse wildlife ecology. Local residents established the park with a crew of summer students in 1972 through a grant from the Province of British Columbia. The Regional District assumed maintenance ownership of the property by 1988.
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Feedback needed from Area B residents on potable water in Rose Prairie
The Peace River Regional District held a community meeting with Area B residents on March 30, 2023 to update the community about the Rose Prairie water station, and to discuss possible solutions for potable water sources in the area. The Rose Prairie water station has been closed since March 11, 2021, after explosive levels of gas were detected in the air within the treatment storage tank and the well casing. The planned February 22, 2021 opening was cancelled and further testing during the following week revealed continued levels of gas within the casing.
